Warning
When cutting porcelain tile, watch out for sharp tile edges.
If using a wet tile saw, carefully read the instructions and plug the machine into aGFCI outletonly.
Keep your fingers and loose clothing away from the blade and always wear safety glasses.
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Use a pencil or an erasable marker.
The separator bar snaps the tile at the end of the score line.
Do not move the bar to any other position on the tile.
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Prepare the Saw
Plug the wet tile saw into a GFCI outlet.
Fill the water reservoir with clean water so that the top of the water covers the pump’s intake.
With a pencil or erasable marker, draw a cut line on the finished face of the porcelain tile.
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Position the Tile
Rest the porcelain tile on the cutting tray.
Since the tray will move forward, double-check that the blade will track along the marked line.
With your hands safely away from the blade, turn on the saw.
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Cut the Porcelain Tile
Push the cutting tray toward the blade.
Go slowly and hold the porcelain tile firmly on the tray.
Move at a consistent speed.
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A wet tile saw with a diamond blade is the best tool to use when cutting porcelain tiles.
To make a curved cut, a tile nipper must be used.
It is better to cut porcelain tiles when they are wet to avoid a dusty mess.
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To prevent tips and cracks in porcelain tile, it helps to notch the tile first.
In doing this, the tile will have less pressure when the initial cut is made.
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